I like to use ground turkey and chicken, but find they can be a bit bland. So I've been experimenting with ways to spice it up. This is a simple burger idea I've come up with and find it to be quite tasty. You could also use the same mixture for meatballs, cover with a nice stir fry or sweet and sour or teriyaki sauce and serve over rice.
2 pounds ground turkey or chicken (ground pork works well too)
1 bunch green onions, cleaned and chopped
2 inch piece of ginger root, peeled and very finely chopped (or use 1/2 tsp. dried ground ginger)
3-5 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. fish sauce (optional)
2 tbsp. vinegar
a dash of red pepper flakes
1 egg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Mix all together very well and allow to chill an hour or so for the flavors to mellow. Form into 8 patties and pan broil or grill until done in the center. If you like, you can brush them with some teriyaki glaze while cooking and serve topped with a slice of grilled pineapple.
Showing posts with label sandwiches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sandwiches. Show all posts
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Sandwiches
Aaron's favorite food would have to be sandwiches. If he has two slices of bread and something to put between them, he is a happy man. So I often fix sandwiches of various kinds to keep him happy. Luckily, there are an infinite variety of sandwiches that can be made.
One thing that is a favorite of both of us, is grilled teriyaki chicken and pineapple sandwiches. I take boneless chicken thighs and marinate for a couple of hours in a good quality teriyaki marinade, I like the Kikkoman brand. I buy a peeled and cored whole pineapple and slice in 3/4 inch slices. I then grill the marinated chicken pieces, as well as the pineapple slices until done in the middle and nicely browned outside. I put a piece of chicken on a toasted roll, top the chicken with a slice of the grilled pineapple and then the top of the roll. Aaron loves this!
Another sandwich that is good and also easy to make, is a grilled cheese with bacon. I fry bacon until crisp and drain on a paper towel. Then I take soft French roll and split. I fill it with a very sharp cheddar and the crisp bacon. Then I grill it in my panini press until the roll is nice and crisp and the cheese melted. Eat while very hot. Delicious! Aaron likes this too.
My favorite sandwich is chicken salad. Aaron refuses to eat anything with mayonaise in it, so this is something I either enjoy alone or take to work with me. I grind about 3-4 cups of cold, cooked chicken. Then I finely chop 3-4 stalks of celery and a cleaned bunch of green onions. I mix the chopped vegetables with the ground chicken and add enough mayonaise to make a spreadable mixture. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
Another favorite of mine is ham salad. I do that a bit differently than the chicken salad. I grind 3-4 cups of ham and to that I add 3 grated hard boiled eggs, about 1/2 cup of finely chopped sweet pickle or drained pickle relish and enough mayonaise to make it nicely spreadable.
These are some of my favorite sandwiches. How about you? What do you like to put between two slices of bread? What is your favorite? And as always, enjoy!
One thing that is a favorite of both of us, is grilled teriyaki chicken and pineapple sandwiches. I take boneless chicken thighs and marinate for a couple of hours in a good quality teriyaki marinade, I like the Kikkoman brand. I buy a peeled and cored whole pineapple and slice in 3/4 inch slices. I then grill the marinated chicken pieces, as well as the pineapple slices until done in the middle and nicely browned outside. I put a piece of chicken on a toasted roll, top the chicken with a slice of the grilled pineapple and then the top of the roll. Aaron loves this!
Another sandwich that is good and also easy to make, is a grilled cheese with bacon. I fry bacon until crisp and drain on a paper towel. Then I take soft French roll and split. I fill it with a very sharp cheddar and the crisp bacon. Then I grill it in my panini press until the roll is nice and crisp and the cheese melted. Eat while very hot. Delicious! Aaron likes this too.
My favorite sandwich is chicken salad. Aaron refuses to eat anything with mayonaise in it, so this is something I either enjoy alone or take to work with me. I grind about 3-4 cups of cold, cooked chicken. Then I finely chop 3-4 stalks of celery and a cleaned bunch of green onions. I mix the chopped vegetables with the ground chicken and add enough mayonaise to make a spreadable mixture. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
Another favorite of mine is ham salad. I do that a bit differently than the chicken salad. I grind 3-4 cups of ham and to that I add 3 grated hard boiled eggs, about 1/2 cup of finely chopped sweet pickle or drained pickle relish and enough mayonaise to make it nicely spreadable.
These are some of my favorite sandwiches. How about you? What do you like to put between two slices of bread? What is your favorite? And as always, enjoy!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Teriyaki Chicken for Supper
A couple of days ago I asked Aaron what we should have for supper tonight. He replied very quickly, "chicken teriyaki sandwiches, broccoli and roasted sweet potato wedges." Sounded good to me, so that is what I fixed tonight. I must confess though, I was a bit lazy and didn't make my own teriyaki marinade. I bought a bottle of Kikkoman's Gourmet Teriyaki Marinade and Glaze. It turned out very tasty too!
I bought two packages of boneless chicken thighs and coated them with the teriyaki marinade and left then in the refrigerator about an hour to soak. Then I heated my grill and cooked them slowly, being careful not to burn them. I kept the heat about medium and turned frequently with tongs. At the same time as I was grilling the chicken, I also placed some slices of fresh pineapple on the grill to cook as well. When the chicken was nicely browned on all sides and done in the center, I removed to a plate and allowed to stand for a few minutes. We then ate the chicken and grilled pineapple on sliced rolls I picked up on my way home from work. It was delicious and Aaron said "Let's have this again!"
To go with the teriyaki sandwiches, I also made some roasted sweet potato wedges. I chose three small sweet potatoes and washed them well. Then I cut each into four wedges and placed on a greased baking dish. Then I sprayed some cooking spray on the wedges and dusted them lightly with some Mrs. Dash. I think next time instead of the Mrs. Dash I will dust them with just a bit of cinnamon. Then I baked them at 400 degrees about 40 minutes, until they were very tender and well browned.
Finally, I steamed a bag of broccoli and that was our delicious dinner! Here's a picture:
There were about 7 pieces of chicken left over. Tomorrow night I will cut them into cubes and heat gently. While the chicken is heating, I will steam some mixed vegetables and make a batch of my stir fry sauce (see my entry for Sunday, April 11, 2010). When the sauce is made, I'll stir in the leftover chicken and steamed vegetables, then eat with rice. Should be another good meal!
Enjoy!
I bought two packages of boneless chicken thighs and coated them with the teriyaki marinade and left then in the refrigerator about an hour to soak. Then I heated my grill and cooked them slowly, being careful not to burn them. I kept the heat about medium and turned frequently with tongs. At the same time as I was grilling the chicken, I also placed some slices of fresh pineapple on the grill to cook as well. When the chicken was nicely browned on all sides and done in the center, I removed to a plate and allowed to stand for a few minutes. We then ate the chicken and grilled pineapple on sliced rolls I picked up on my way home from work. It was delicious and Aaron said "Let's have this again!"
To go with the teriyaki sandwiches, I also made some roasted sweet potato wedges. I chose three small sweet potatoes and washed them well. Then I cut each into four wedges and placed on a greased baking dish. Then I sprayed some cooking spray on the wedges and dusted them lightly with some Mrs. Dash. I think next time instead of the Mrs. Dash I will dust them with just a bit of cinnamon. Then I baked them at 400 degrees about 40 minutes, until they were very tender and well browned.
Finally, I steamed a bag of broccoli and that was our delicious dinner! Here's a picture:
There were about 7 pieces of chicken left over. Tomorrow night I will cut them into cubes and heat gently. While the chicken is heating, I will steam some mixed vegetables and make a batch of my stir fry sauce (see my entry for Sunday, April 11, 2010). When the sauce is made, I'll stir in the leftover chicken and steamed vegetables, then eat with rice. Should be another good meal!
Enjoy!
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